Volunteer at KCCU to help us spread a message of hope and compassion
Keilah Community Childcare Uganda โ As a volunteer at our organisation does not mean only your time working on projects but also time spent experiencing the beauty of the pearl of Africa and recently re-branded as a country gifted by nature. You can take a safari and visit the source of the Nile the longest river in the world since the organisation is closer. See the beautiful falls of Sezibwa in Mukono and Sipi falls found in the eastern part of the country, and other natural tourist sites.
Discovering the different cultural dress codes, visiting the cultural, museums, learning a few words from the different languages, getting new friends, and learning how to prepare local dishes.
Knowing how welcoming and hospitable the people of Uganda are it’s always possible to find someone willing to talk to you about their history and background and about where you come from Ugandans are welcoming and friendly and they like sharing.
What type of host are you? ๐ก
Private/Individual/family
What are you looking for help with?
- Administration ๐
- Charity Work/Fundraising ๐ฐ
- Cleaning ๐งน
- Teaching/Language Exchange ๐งโ๐ซ
- Film-Making ๐ฅ
- General Help ๐โโ๏ธ
- Health/Medical/Assistance ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐ฉบ
- Writing โ
What’s the mission of your community? ๐ฏ
To support communities in promoting social and economic transformation with dependable educational services, health services and modern agriculture practices that will lead to improved livelihood and development.
Volunteers with disabilities โฟ
Volunteers with disabilities are welcome โฟ โ
How many volunteers could you host? ๐
- Up to 10 volunteers
When would you need volunteers? ๐
Immediately
How many hours of help per day? โฑ
- 4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week? ๐
- 5 days per week – 2 days off
Note about the volunteer work and other expectations ๐
We do not drink and so you can not drink alcohol or beer from our home and smooching is not allowed – We are looking for volunteers from abroad who can help in Mukono district central Uganda. We would like to have volunteers that are friendly, outgoing, patient and flexible. It is a bonus to have knowledge in social, community work and education. The organization is currently implementing projects of empowering vulnerable children through education and young mothers with self help-skills. so every volunteer is sure to have something to do that they like. We are particularly interested in volunteers supporting children in the following fields:
- School project: help teach English, Math, Reading, Rhymes, Games, Music, Dance, Drama, and Poetry, and share your own ideas for activities for children.
- Medical centre: help with laboratory work, childcare, treatment, and nursing. Free treatment for HIV+ children.
- Education support program: support and counsel 91 vulnerable children with fees, school supplies, uniforms, and sports equipment.
- Teenage mothers skills project / Youth empowerment: empower young mothers with skills in crafts, textiles, and fashion. Provide counselling and encourage positive attitudes toward life.
- Nutrition support project: support children affected with HIV with porridge, sugar, fruits, greens, Posho, and beans. Provide counselling and guidance to caretakers.
We are also in need of volunteers for field visits to check on supported children’s welfare, update data files, and visit other supported children’s schools. Additionally, we need help fundraising for the project locally and internationally. We seek friendly, outgoing, patient, and flexible volunteers with knowledge in social, community work, and education. Join us and make a meaningful impact on someone’s life.
Are accommodation and food included? ๐ ๐
Yes, we offer food and accommodation
What type of accommodation can you provide? ๐
- Dormitory/shared rooms ๐
- Private Room ๐
- Private room for a couple ๐
Diet – nutrition information ๐ฅ๐ฅค
there will be three meals provided per day. Voluntourists have access to the kitchen. They will also enjoy local food like matooke, kalo, cassava, sweet potatoes and other foods like rice and spaghetti. We are not vegetarians but we welcome vegetarians and we are able to provide their meals accordingly.
Fees transparency ๐๐
Free. We do not charge any fee.
VISA – could you provide Visa support/info/invitation letters? ๐
Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters โ
Volunteers’ benefits ๐๐
As a volunteer at our organisation does not mean only your time working on projects but also time spent experiencing the beauty of the pearl of Africa and recently re-branded as a country gifted by nature. You can take a safari and visit the source of the Nile the longest river in the world since the organisation is closer. See the beautiful falls of Ssezibwa in Mukono and Sipi falls found in the eastern part of the country, and other natural tourist sites. Discovering the different cultural dress codes, visiting the cultural, museums, learning a few words from the different languages, getting new friends, and learning how to prepare local dishes.
Knowing how welcoming and hospitable the people of Uganda are it’s always possible to find someone willing to talk to you about their history and background and about where you come from Ugandans are welcoming and friendly and they like sharing.
What to do in your free time ๐ด๐ฃ๐ฆ
Visit schools where our other sponsored children attain their education in classes we do not have.
- Can go swimming at a nearby Hotel
- visit a cultural centre
- Visiting a national museum
- Attending church
- Watching TV
Language ๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ง
English
How to get to your site โ ๐บ
After arriving at Entebbe airport we are able to pick you to our home by car
Is there internet access? ๐
No, we don’t have WIFI
CONTACT DETAILS ๐๐ง
Whatsapp +256702731272
Hostname ๐Peter Kiabi
Host Email โ kccu.mukono.ug@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063863618361
Host Name: Keilah Community Childcare Uganda
Website and social media: https://www.keilahchildcare.org/ (currently not working)
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